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NJ Business Coalition Urges Faster Reopening of Businesses, Following One Jersey Pledge Announcement
The New Jersey Business Coalition released the following joint statement today urging the faster reopening of businesses that can currently meet safety protocols. The Greater Atlantic City Chamber is a proud member of this critical collaborative effort. "We are at a...
SARLO-SWEENEY BILL WOULD REDUCE RED TAPE FOR OUTDOOR RESTAURANT AND BAR SERVICE, SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
To help hospitality businesses such as restaurants, bars, breweries and caterers survive the COVID shutdown and overcome ongoing financial challenges, a Senate committee today approved a bill sponsored by Senator Paul Sarlo and Senate President Steve Sweeney to reduce...
Cooper Levenson Attorney’s at Law review Major PPP Changes and What’s Next for your Business Beyond COVID
On June 10, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber hosted a webinar with Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law to explain: Seasonal Specifications Could Double Your PPP Eligible Forgiveness Expenses Eased Deferred Payment Period Modified Watch the recording of the webinar to...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Orders Lifting Limits on Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings, Opening Pools Effective June 22, and Opening Additional Outdoor Recreational Businesses
Governor Phil Murphy signed two executive orders 1) raising limits on outdoor and indoor gatherings and 2) opening pools effective June 22 and additional outdoor recreational businesses effective immediately. “With more of our businesses reopening, we are no longer...
NJEDA Expands Micro Business Loan Program
Expanded program provides loans up to $50,000 to businesses with ten or fewer employees The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced an expansion of its Micro Business Loan Program to assist New Jersey small businesses, many of which are...
Senators O’Scanlon, Testsa introduce plan to rescue Rescue Floundering Employers – Seek to Appropriate $100M of Federal CARES Funding to NJEDA for Small Business Grants and Loans
To provide crucial aid to businesses suffering after three months of strangling COVID restrictions, Senator Declan O'Scanlon and Senator Michael Testa will introduce an act to appropriate $100 million of federal grant money to the state's Economic Development...
Governor Murphy Announces Outdoor Dining Protocols and Process to Expand Premises for Liquor License Holders
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 150, permitting outdoor dining starting on Monday, June 15th, with an accompanying Executive Directive from the New Jersey Department of Health that lays out health and safety standards that food or beverage...
Applications for $45 Million NJEDA Grant Program to Open June 9, 2020
Applications will be available in English and Spanish with translation services available for ten other common languages. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced that applications for the expanded Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant...
Greater Atlantic City Chamber Pens Letter to Urge Governor Murphy to Reopen Atlantic County
May 28, 2020 The Honorable Phil Murphy Governor of New Jersey Office of the Governor PO Box 001 Trenton, NJ 08625 Dear Governor Murphy: On behalf of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber, we thank you for your continued leadership during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The...
Governor Murphy Announces New Jersey to Enter Stage Two of Restart and Recovery on June 15th
Outdoor Dining and Indoor, Non-Essential Retail Allowed as of June 15th Hair Salons and Barber Shops May Reopen on June 22nd As part of his restart and recovery plan, “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health,” Governor Phil Murphy today...
Majority Leader Greenwald: Atlantic City is Running Out of Time – Opinion appearing in the New Jersey Globe
While the coronavirus has been a brutal test to our resilience, the silver lining is that we are not alone in this fight. By the time New Jersey received its first positive case of COVID-19 in March, we had already seen the coronavirus bring healthcare systems all...
SENATE REPUBLICANS CALL ON GOVERNOR TO PROVIDE CLARITY & ACTION TO REOPEN MORE OF NJ
The fifteen members of the Senate Republican caucus sent the following letter to Governor Phil Murphy calling for clarity and action to reopen more of New Jersey: May 27, 2020 Dear Governor Murphy, As the threat of COVID-19 continues to recede quickly for the general...
Federal Reserve Bank Provides Additional Main Street Lending Program Information and Webinars
The Main Street Lending Program is designed to provide support to medium-sized and small businesses and their employees across the U.S. during the current period of financial strain. The program is designed to help credit flow to businesses that were in good financial...
U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Issues Guidance to Help Construction Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a webpage with coronavirus-related guidance for construction employers and workers. The guidance includes recommended actions to reduce the risk of exposure to the...
SURVEY SAYS 89% OF ATLANTIC COUNTY BUSINESSES NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE PANDEMIC
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber, Atlantic County’s largest organization of citizens and businesspeople, has released the results of its initial COVID-19 Atlantic County Business Impact Survey. The survey was created and implemented in collaboration with the...
Governor Murphy Unveils Multi-Stage Approach to Execute a Responsible and Strategic Restart of New Jersey’s Economy
As part of his vision, “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health,” Governor Phil Murphy today unveiled a multi-stage approach to execute a responsible and strategic economic restart to put New Jersey on the road back to recovery from COVID-19....
Strategic Policy Group Created For Reopening Atlantic City After COVID-19 Crisis
Mayor Marty Small announced the creation of a Strategic Policy Group that will spearhead the city’s efforts to prepare the destination for reopening and recovery. Their work will lay the groundwork for when Atlantic City has made significant improvement in containing...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Reopen Charter Fishing and Watercraft Rental Businesses
On Saturday, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 146, which allows charter fishing services and for-hire vessel activities, as well as watercraft rental businesses, to open with required social distancing measures. These businesses can open on Sunday, May...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Allowing Elective Surgeries and Invasive Procedures to Resume on May 26
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 145, allowing elective surgeries and invasive procedures, both medical and dental, to resume on Tuesday, May 26 at 5:00 a.m. These procedures will resume according to policies that will be issued by the New Jersey...
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Authorizing the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages by Certain License and Permit Holders for Takeout and Delivery
Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (A3966), authorizing the sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages by the holders of certain retail consumption licenses and concessionaire permits during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Under the bill, the holder of...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Allowing Beaches, Boardwalks, Lakes, and Lakeshores to Remain Open with Social Distancing Measures in Place
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 143, allowing beaches, boardwalks, lakes, and lakeshores to remain open with social distancing measures in place. The Order takes effect on Friday, May 22. “I’m thrilled to announce that the Jersey Shore will be...
Both Houses Approve Bipartisan Bill Extending Permits on Already-Approved Government and Private Projects
Legislation that would extend the duration of existing permit approvals from state, county and municipal agencies for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency was approved by the Senate yesterday and moves to the Governor's desk for consideration. When the coronavirus...
Hospitality Industry Legislation Moves to Governor Murphy’s Desk
On Thursday, May 14, three bills passed both houses and now move to Governor Murphy's desk for his signature. They are as follows S2371/A3959: Of the federal funding allocated to New Jersey in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, $100...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Permitting Resumption of Non-Essential Construction, Curbside Pickup at Non-Essential Retail Businesses, and Gatherings in Cars
As part of New Jersey’s Road Back, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 142, permitting the resumption of non-essential construction, curbside pickup at non-essential retail businesses, and car gatherings for the purpose of drive-through and drive-in...
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